Freundlich & Littman, LLC
Employment Attorneys
Representing employees facing discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
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Practice Group
Employment
Representing employees facing discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey employees have real legal protections against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, but exercising those rights against an employer with its own legal department can feel deeply uneven without counsel of your own. Our employment team represents workers across every category above, from a single hostile-workplace incident through a full EEOC or Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission filing and litigation.
We investigate the full pattern of conduct at your workplace, not just a single incident in isolation, because that pattern is usually what determines whether a claim holds up under scrutiny from an employer's counsel. Our goal in every matter is the same: back pay, reinstatement where appropriate, and accountability for the harm discriminatory or retaliatory conduct has caused.
Frequently Asked
Employment: Frequently Asked Questions
I think I was wrongfully terminated, what should I do first?
Write down everything you remember about the circumstances of your termination while it's fresh, save any relevant emails or messages, and speak with an employment attorney before signing any severance agreement.
Is Pennsylvania an at-will employment state?
Yes, but at-will status doesn't permit termination that is discriminatory, retaliatory against a whistleblower, or that breaches an employment contract, those terminations remain illegal.
What if I'm still employed and don't want to lose my job by complaining?
We can advise on how to document and report conduct in a way that preserves both your legal position and your employment, and retaliation for a good-faith complaint is itself independently unlawful.
What's the difference between the EEOC and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission?
Both agencies investigate discrimination and harassment complaints, and in many cases a single charge can be cross-filed with both. Which one takes the lead, and the applicable deadlines, depend on the specific facts of your claim.
Can I be fired for reporting discrimination or harassment?
No. Retaliation against an employee for a good-faith complaint is independently unlawful, even if the underlying discrimination claim is ultimately unproven.
Do I need to file a government complaint before suing my employer?
For most discrimination and harassment claims, yes, Pennsylvania and federal law generally require exhausting an administrative charge with the EEOC or the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission before filing suit. An attorney can walk you through the specific timeline that applies to your claim.
What if I signed a severance agreement, can I still bring a claim?
It depends on the language of the agreement and whether it was signed knowingly and voluntarily. Some releases don't cover claims that arose after signing, and some can be challenged. Speak with an attorney before assuming a signed agreement closes the door.
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